Hand-carved mahogany signature piece is an investment in European style

You've come to expect the unexpected from Design Toscano, and so we've purposely outdone ourselves by combing the Gothic castles of Europe to bring you this exquisite Medieval antique replica throne chair! Originally created for Lord Thomas Stamford Raffles, who founded the British colony of Singapore, it features deep, large-scale solid mahogany hand-carvings of royal court symbols and massive growling lion heads that require over a week of work by a single artisan. The 8-way spring tied seats and deeply cushioned backs are hand-upholstered and double piped on both sides in a heraldic jacquard of aristocratic gold, burgundy, and navy. Our regal Gothic throne is topped by an ornate hand-carved mahogany coat of arms as an investment in fine European styling.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Pattysue58 Breath taking
The most beautiful chair you would ever see
Every one comes to my house loves it
January 8, 2016

Rated 5 out of 5 by atlantasteve unbelievable craftsmanship quality
I love this chair. the photo does not give enough credit to the massive size of this beautiful chair. this chair is really big. the intricate carved lion heads must be six inches in diameter. the measurements listed are correct otherwise. I would recommend this lion chair if you have the room, you will be amazed.
August 20, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by Wabbit7 stunning center piece
Got this for my husband for Christmas, and he absolutely loves it! HUGE chair, arms do NOT fit under normal desk, but throne is big enough that there's plenty of room to sit & eat/work without sliding the chair all the way under the table. Everyone notices this piece & it really makes a statement. Please be aware that delivery guys will NOT bring this into the house, so you have to argue w/them to open the chair & make sure it is in good condition before accepting delivery of such an expensive piece. I don't know yet how it will hold up over time, but the design itself is fantastic. I also got him a matching knight, so he can feel like King Edward while doing homework w/kids :)
January 4, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by Ravens Great chair. Nice carvings
I gave this as a gift to my husband. He's been wanting this for a long time. When I purchased it, he said "he feels like a King." He really loves it. Great product and we have the other matching chairs too. Fit perfectly in our Mediterranean theme dining area. I will recommend. It's comfortable too.
January 1, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by RomDeussen Talk of the town--and you're going to need a new table.
I bought these from Design Toscano over ten years ago. Only now are they starting to show wear from being moved six times. They are absolutely huge, so they do NOT fit under a standard dining room table. DT has one that it WILL go under, or you're going to have to raise the legs on yours. I'm 5'5, and if I sit properly in the chair, my feet don't touch. They are amazing conversation pieces, and every time I move, there's a bidding war for these. They've been loaned to theaters for productions, used in photo shoots, and children have curled up and slept in them. They, sadly, are like horses, a good pair of heels, or diamonds--you can't own just one. I highly recommend.
March 3, 2012

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Upholstered front and back

Double welt corded trim

Eight-way tied seat

Carved crest designs on top of back and below seat

Arm height from floor is 29.5"

Sir Stamford Raffles

On first seeing Singapore, which was then a small fishing village, Raffles, a particularly forward-looking and benevolent agent of the East India Company, grasped its potential as an entrepot (or trans-shipment) port. He thereupon purchased the island for the East India Company from the Sultan of Johor and invited Chinese and Indians to immigrate to the new town, thus inaugurating Singapore's present multi-cultural society. During the short time that Raffles visited Singapore, he founded a girl's school and other institutions.

Unfortunately, his wife and children died there from illness, and shortly after his return to England he died of a brain tumor, having lost his fortune when a bank in India crashed. Some months before his death, the British government refused a pension for Raffles, one the most important, as well as most benign, creators of the British Empire.